Software Engineer, HealthTech

United States Digital Space LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Government Products (OGP) in Singapore seeks a passionate Software Engineer to join our HealthTech team. You’ll build and scale technology across frontend, backend, and infrastructure in a public-sector, startup-like environment.

You’ll collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate user needs into high-quality software that saves lives and strengthens public safety. Flexible work arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Experience designing REST APIs and integrating PostgreSQL databases.
• Excellent communication and ability to translate requirements into software.
• Strong product thinking with user-centric approach.
• Mission-driven mindset to improve public safety and public services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable software across the stack.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, and engineers to identify opportunities and scope features.
• Document RFCs and technical specs to share knowledge.
• Set up monitoring, testing, and reliability practices for production systems.
• Own features end-to-end from discovery to deployment and iteration.

Skills

REST API design

Full-stack development

Communication skills

Product thinking

Public-sector impact mindset

Job description

Who We Are

The company (OGP) operates like a startup within the government; We are a fast‑paced, dynamic team of engineers, designers, and product managers dedicated to public good. We autonomously identify opportunities to solve public problems using tech, rapidly prototype, and launch solutions—from citizen apps to automating public agency operations. Embracing an open‑sourced and flat hierarchy, we cut through bureaucracy to focus on real‑world, user‑centric innovations that drive change.

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate Software Engineer to join our growing HealthTech team. You will play a key role in building and scaling technology solutions that address significant challenges in Singapore's healthcare landscape. This role requires you to be a versatile full‑stack engineer, comfortable working across different parts of our systems – from frontend interfaces to backend logic and infrastructure. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment within the public sector, transforming user needs and product goals into high‑quality, impactful software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable production‑ready software across the stack – from frontend components to backend services and infrastructure.
• Write maintainable, readable, and performant code while participating in code reviews to ensure engineering quality.
• Work closely with PMs, designers, and officers on the ground to identify opportunities, scope features, test hypotheses, and ship solutions that solve real pain points.
• Write and review engineering documentation such as RFCs and technical specifications to improve knowledge sharing.
• Set up robust monitoring, alerting, and testing practices to ensure our systems are production‑ready and reliable.
• Own features end‑to‑end, from discovery and prototyping to deployment and iteration.

What we are looking for

• Strong foundation across modern software engineering and multiple layers of the stack.
• Experience designing REST APIs and working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in understanding and translating problems and requirements into software.
• Strong product thinking and empathy for users – especially non‑technical ones.
• A mission‑driven mindset: motivated by impact, not just technology—driven by the chance to save lives and strengthen public safety.
• (Bonus) Experience in startups or fast‑paced environments; proven ability to succeed in dynamic settings and manage shifting priorities with sometimes challenging stakeholders.
• (Bonus) Familiarity with the healthcare sector is a plus, but not necessary

This isn’t just another engineering job. It’s a chance to shape technology that strengthens our frontline, improves national readiness, and protects lives. If you care about solving real problems with lasting impact, we want you on our team.

Working at OGP

Ownership and Autonomy

Beyond technical tasks, this means having autonomy to voice opinions and suggest future directions. Building what you believe in drives the creation of great solutions.

Rapid Prototyping

We prioritize testing ideas over debating them, allowing us to identify problems quickly and convey possibilities to others. This fail‑fast approach accelerates innovation.

Flexibility

We provide flexible work arrangements based on what works best for our team and its members, fostering a productive and supportive environment.

Continuous Learning

Drive professional growth by exploring new architectures, frameworks, and technologies. With dedicated yearly learning months and hackathons, continuous learning is essential as we tackle innovative ideas and challenges.

Mission‑Driven

Our work is dedicated to the public good, aiming to improve the lives of Singapore citizens. We focus on creating impactful solutions that enhance the community and the place we call home.

Products in HealthTech

• Health Appointment System (HAS): The national booking system for key vaccinations and screenings at CHAS GP clinics.
• Rooster: A healthcare messaging system that automatically sends critical result alerts to the right clinician at the right time, based on staff schedules and medical specialties.
• Care360: A patient management system that helps Medical Social Workers manage their patients’ financial and psychosocial care.
• Scribe: A transcription and summarisation tool that helps social‑health practitioners transform their conversations into structured case notes.
• Social360: A case management platform for the social sector, supporting referral and coordination workflows across community service providers.

An overview of all OGP products can be found at open.gov.sg/products and reports.open.gov.sg.

Hiring Process

We’ll prioritise your application for your preferred role, but will evaluate your skills for all open SWE roles within OGP. Should there be a better fit for your skills in another role, you’ll be informed of the outcome and next steps!